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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
Wilkes Barre.

The city of Wilkes-Barre, upon the
east branch of the Susquehanna river,
this State, is one of the Oldest aud
most interesting cities of the State.
1t has not only history but a pres
ent appearance that calls forth this
notice. Founded in Revolutionary
times it was named after and in honor
of two members of the British Par
lament. Wilkes and Barre, who took
sides with the American colonies and
stood with William Pitt in denounc-
ing the war being waged upon them.
The Wyoming Valley, in which it is
situated, wBs the scene of many
bloody and cruel events during the
Revolution, the chief one being what
is known as "The Massacre of the
Wyoming Valley" celebrated in his
tory and in song The massacre or
battle as it is sometimes called, was
made by the Indians, urged on by
the British and some tories who had
been driven out of the valley, and the
slaughter of the patriot whites, men,
women and children, was one of the
most horrible character. A monu-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
Wedding Anniversary.

The tenth wedding anniversary Of
Rev. Ray and wife was held at the
parsonage near Prospect, Pa, ca the
18th day of August 1887, and will
long be remembered by Rev. Ray
and wife, and all those present. The
crowd was so great that we were
obliged to erect the table under the
apple trees, and it was filed to its
utmost capacity with the many good
things brought by all those present.
Rev N. Richards and wife and Mr..
and Mrs. Waddington represented
the New Castle church Rev. Gard
ner, Mr.. AL Dean and wife, Mr..
Joseph Vogan and wife aud Mrs.
Kelly. represented the Harlansburg
church. 1t will be impossible to give
the names of all those present from
Zion and Muddycreek, but the num-
ber was nearly two hundred.
When dinner was over the meeting
was called to order by electing Mr..
J. l.. Pounds, of the Zion Church,
President and Mr.. E S. English, Of
the Muddycreek Church, Secretary.
First in order was the presentation
of the many valuable and useful gifts
and Rev. n. Richards of New Castle
delivered the presentation address in
behalf of the Zion Church, and pre-
sented Rev. Ray, with-a very hand
some set of handmade buggy harness
made by the worthy saddler of Har-
lensburg and one dollar over aud
above the amount paid for the har-
ness. also Mrs Ray with purse co.,
tanning one dollar for every year of
her married life; also other presents.
Music came next in order. then
Rev. Gardner of Harlansburg deliver
ed the presentation address in behalf
of the Mu1dycreek Church, present
ing Mrs. Ray with purse contain
ing one dollar for every year of her
married life, and many other presents;
also Mr.. Ray with horse feed, -four
and articles of wear Music, follow
ed by the return of thanks, which was
delived by Rev. Ray and wife in
very appropriate manner. Hon.
Joseph Studebaker then addressed
the audience, after which the bene.
diction was pronounced, and We all
returned home happy.
SEU'Y.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26

The following are the selling prices Of ner-
| chants of this place
Apples, per bushel, 40 to 80
Butter, per pound, 20 to 20 cts.
Beans, per qt. to 10cts.
Cabbage, new, Z to 10 cts.
Candles, mold, IA to Is. cts.
Carbon oil, 10 to Is cts.
Cheese, II to 10 cts per lb.
Crackers. to 10 cts. per 10.
Chickens, per pair, 40 to 30. cts.
Coffee, Rio, 30 cts.
Coffee, Java, 35 etc.
Coff Roasted, 25 to 80 cts.
Coffee, ground, 20 to 26 cts
Eggs, Is cts.
Fish, maekerel, 10 to Is cts.
Flour, per barrel, $3.50 to So.
Flour, per sack, $l.15 to $1.50..
Feed, chop, per 100 pounds, 81 %.
Feed, bran, per 100 lbs 81. -as.
Grain, wheat per bushel, 81.
Grain, oats per bushel 40 cts.
Gram, corn per bushel 40 cts.
Lard, 10 cts.
Hams, IA cts.
Honey, 10 to 20 cts.
Shoulders, 10 cts,
Bacon, IL cts.
Dried beef, Is 10 %.
Corn meal, per pound. 2 cts.
Peas, green, cts per peck.
Potatoes, new, Is cts p peck.
Rice, to 10 cts.
Sugar, hard, 10 cts.
Sugar coffee, 7 cts.
Sugar, raw, ct cts.
Soap, to 10 cts.
Salt, per barrel, S1.10,
Tea, Hyson, Gunpowder, etc., so cts. to
Tea, Japan, etc., 90 to so cts.
Tea, Breakfast, 40 to so cts.
Tallow, s cts.
Timothy seed. 2,35.
Glover $3.50
Washed wool 25 to 80 cts.
Unwashed wool, 16 to 20 cts
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
The Prohibitory Amendment.

In another place will be found the
Resolutions OF the Republican State
Convention held at Harrisburg last
week. 1t will be seen that they refer
to and take grounds on all the lead
ing questions Of the day, both State
and National But the one on State
matters that will attract the most at
tention, and meet with the most ap-
proval, is the one re-afirming the ac-
tion of the party last year, in declar-
ing for q submission to q vote of the
people of the prohibitory Constitu-
tional Amendment.
The language Of the resolution is
clear and explicit. 1t says:
"Ihat they re-a.Hrm the declara.
ton Of 1886 in favor of submitting
to a vote Of Tie people the prohibito-
ry Constitutional amendment"
The declaration of 1886 was made
in the Republican State Convention
Of that year This was followed up
by the Republican Legislature of
last winter passing such an amend
ment Now State Republican Con-
ventiou of this year a1irms all tEis.
Thus is the party fairly put on rec
ord on this question. We refer to it
inasmuch as it is sometimes said
there is no sincerity in the Republi-
can party in the matter, no real in
tention of again passing the matter
through the next Legislature, The
action of our State Convention this
year should quiet all minds on this
point. The Constitution requires
all proposed amendments to it to be
passed by two Leeislat ures, and then
voted upon by the people. This
second declaration by the Republican
party on the subject gives assurance
that the next Legislature, if Repub-
lican, will do as the late one did and
agree to its action. And then the
people by there votes will have an
opportunity to once and for all set
lie this question. That their decision
will be in favor of inserting such an
amendment in their Constitution
there can be but little doubt.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
Governors Appointments.

Judge Henry w. Williams, nomi-
nee of the late Republican convention
for Supreme Judge. has been appoint
ed to a vacancy on the Supreme
Bench caused by the death of Judge
Mercur. The commission will date
from September lst. The vacancy
on the bench of Tioga county has
been filed by the appointment of ex-
Judge Stephen F. Wilson in place of
Judge Williams.
Governor Beaver has also appoint
ed John M. Greer, Esq of this town
inspector of the Soldiers Orphans
Schools, the place made vacant by
the resignation of General Wagner
sOme time ago,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
cornize him and after asking their hos.

coBulLe uilll auu hller asking lneiT nOE-
pitality as q stranger, he coufded to
his mother his purse containing large
sum of money as we'll as other pro-
perty. The sight Of this treasure ex.
cited the cupidity of the woman and in
duced her to plan most abominable
crime-namely the murderof the trav
eler beneath her roof
She sought to prevail upon her
husband to become her accomplice,
and failing in this, determined to
murder her guest single handed
She accomplished her design by
means of Ratchet, with which she
almost severed her victims head
from his body. After she was arrest
ed she learned that she had killed her
Own child. She displayed neiher re-
gret nor remorse, merely observing
that he ought to have revealed his
identity.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
Citizens Meeting.

There will be q meeting of the citi-
zens of Butler in the Arbitration
room of the Court House on Thurs
day evening, and at eight O'Clock
sharp,to hear the report OF the Finance
Committee; to hear further reports of
work done by other committees, and
to complete arrangements for the COM
ng Reunion of the 1ltl Pa. Reserves
1t is expected that final instruc.
tions will given to all the commit.
tees so that all may proceed to the
duties to which they have been ap
pointed. A l. REIBEn. Pres.
f. NJ. EASTMAN, Soo.o,o,;os
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
MARRI LID.

ARMB UPSTREAM NDRE-O On Ang. 18th
1887, in Butler Pa, by Rev. E. Cronenwett,
Mr.. George j. Armbruster and Miss Susan.
ma ). Andre, both of Butler Pa.
RosEBAUGH-RowAN the home of the
bride, August l7ri 1887, by Rev. f. Ogden,
Mr.. Andrew c. Rosebaugh, of Adams twp,
to Miss Emma Rowan, of Penn twp, Butler
Co., Pa.
CooPER-DAvIs,-August 18th by Rev. J..
NJ. Ray, MIR. James NJ. Cooper and Miss
Annie L. Davis, both Of Worth township,
Butler Co.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26

The bridge over Little Beaver
creek, in North Beaver township,
Lawrence Co. went down Saturday
under the weight of Henderson Bros.
threshing machine. The thresher
went through into the stream and
was considerably damaged. Mr..
Ross Henderson was on the machine
and went down with it, sustaining
some injuries.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
DEATHS.

FITZSIMMONS-On Monday Aug. %, 1887,
at a. m, and No. 30 Cory street, ALLIE.
gheny, George H., Youngest son of Andrew
and Lizzie Fitzimmons, aged 8 months and
% days.
WAGNER-On the 10th of August, in Lam
caster township, Mrs. Catharine Wagner,
wife OF John Wagner, aged A yrs 10 mos.
and days.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
District Nominations.

The matter of a change in the
mode of making district nominations
for Congress and the State Senate
having now been recommended by
the late Republican State Conven'
tion, we presume there will be q gen,
eral movement in all the counties to
bring about the same The resolu-
ton of the State Convention "recom
mends that in the nomination of eau
didates for Congress and State Sen
ate their nominations be made either
directly by the people at the primary
elections, or. where that is not deem
ed practable. by district convention 8
of delegates elected by the people
on a fair and equitable party basis. J"
The popular vote system, or "di-
rectly by the people at the prima-
ries, "is the change that seems to meet
with most favor. The desire is to get
asfar away as possible from the present
conferree system, and the popular vote
is claimed to be that way. The Citizen
for so me time back has been advoca-
ting this way, and we are grati6ed
to see our views pretty fully endors-
ed in this Congressional district.
But the resolution of the State Con-
vention refers to Senatorial districts
as we'll as Congressional ones.
The appointing of committees to con-
fer and arrange in the matter will
therefore be necessary in this Senate
rial district, Armstrong and Butler
counties.
The only remaining question then
is, Uhen should this matter receive
attention? That aoW is the safest
time we are satisfied from all past ex-
perience. If the matter is delayed
until in the winter, or permitted to
run on until the next primaries ap.
proach, it may then be too late to ar
range for the nominations of next
year. 1t must be borne in mind also
that next year being a Presidential
one our political movements will
commence early. And some districts
are large and will require time to
have all the counties move and act.
Action now cannot interfere in any
way with the campaign of this year
Instead of diverting attention from
the election now it will likely add in
terest to it. There might it is true be
time enough after the election and
before the primaries TO appoint and
get all the committees together, but
the matter is up now in the peoples
mind and ripe for action, Delays are
said to be dangerous. No republican
really friendly to the change will OBJ
ject to early action. The chairman of
the Mercer county committee has NAM
ed three gentlemen to meet with SIM
liar ones from the other counties, If
the chairmen of the Committees in
the other counties act in like manner
there could be no reasonable objec-
tion, and they doubtless would select
men to act in the matter.
This action by the chairman herewould
no doubt be approved by the mem.
bers of the county committee, and
their time and expense in coming to.
gether for that single purpose would
be thus saved. But if thought best
to have the county committee called
and they to take action no one can
object to that. Our chairman has al.
ready we understand been in consul
tation with members of the County
Committee and will take the course
thought best aud most agreeable to
all for as early bringing about
of district conferences as practicable
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26

rlluN n AE n ia on flein Philadelphia
HIS PAkkkst the Newspaper Ativer.
j tising Agency Of Messrs
u. w. AvER 3 SON. our Authorized agenta
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
Estate of Zephaniah Snyder,
LATE OF BRADY TOWNSHIP, DECD.

LATE OF BRADY TOWNSHIP, DEC u.
Letters Of administration G. T. A. on the es-
tate Zephan1ah Snyder, late OF Brady twp. But
Ter Co., Pa, having been granted to the under
signed, all persons knowing themselves fndeDt-
ed to said estate will please make immediate
payment, and any havlng claims against said
estate will present them duly authenticated
or settlement.
j. G. SNYDER, Admir-,
West Liberty p. o. Butler Co., Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26

We congratulate our brother of
the Democratic Herald upon the
recent addition to his family. This
not so much upon the addition itself
as upon the reason assigned by the
person making it. The note accom-
paning the little waif found at his
door lass Saturday night expressly
recognized his benevolence, and ap-
pealed to his known kind heart. in
saying, "You are kind to the poor.
Be kind to this poor friendless one. +"
Unc.e Jacob proved equal to the
emergency. He took it in, is caring
for it, and announces his intention of
continuing, to do so, come what may.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26

The Importance Of purifying the blood cam
not be overestimated, for without pure
blood you cannot enjoy good health.
At this season nearly every one needs a
good medicine to purify, vitalize, and enrich
the blood, and Hoods Sarsaparilla is worthy
your confidence. 1t is peculiar i'll that it
strengthens and builds up the system, creates
an appetite, and tones the digestion, while
it eradicates disease. Give it 4 trial.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
Prepared by c. L. Hood s. Co., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
ESTATE OF MARY A. MATES.


Letters testamentary having been granted to
tine undersigned ON the estate OF Mrs. Mary A
Mates, decd, late OF the borough OF Butler.
selves indebted to said estate viii please make
immediate payment and any having claims
against said estate will present them duly
authen Treated for settlement
JAS. b. MATES, l
A. w. MATES I Exr's,
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26

Gov. BEAVER has issued a procla-
nation regarding the Centennial of
the adoption of the Constitution of the
United States which is to be celebrat-
ed in befttiDg manner in Phil
delphiaon the Is, l6 and l7th days
of September, in which he comments
upon the unexampled progress and
prosperity Of the nation, commends
to all the people the observances of
the days, and recommends that all
clergymen preach sermons appro-
pirate to the occasion on the Sunday
proceeding or following the days set
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
FOR CLERK OF COURTS.
REUBEN McELVAlN.
FOR ACDITOWE,
ROBERT A, KINIER.
ISAAC S. P. DEWOLFE.
FOR CORONER,
ALEXANDER STOREY.

Hon. J. NJ. Lieghner. Of Prospect,
is the member for this county on the
Republican State Central Committee,
appointed at late State Convention.
The Masons of this place and
vicinity will picnic at Slippery
rock Park next Wednesday, Aug.
81. Tickets can be secured at Metz.
gar and Volkwein's or HeiLemans.
Round trip 40 cts,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
ESTATE OF w. w. MCCALL,

1HoOHHHs
LATE OF CLINTON TOWNSHIP, DECD.
Letters testamentary on the estate of w. w.
Mccall, decd, late of Clinton township, Butler
county, Pa having been granted to the under
signed, all persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate will please make immediate pay
ment, and any having claims against said estate
will present the same duly authenticated for
settlement.
ROBERT MCCALL. lexis.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that w. p. haham.
assignee of James p, Robinson has filed his nnal
account in the Office OF the Prothonotary OF the
Court OF Common Pleas of Butler county, ana
that the same will be presented for confirmation
an allowance ON Wednesday, Sept. Z, 1887.
w M. SHIRA. PrOt'Y.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26

A large frame boarding house. good location
and doing large business, Terms easy. For
further particulars inquire Of
l.. y. McJUNK1N, IL T.. jefferson ST.,
'-29,I Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26

Hon JOHN NJ. GREER, of this place,
has been appointed by Governor
Beaver an Inspector Of the Orphans
Soldiers Schools of the State. This
is On important Office and one that
from all accounts had been lately
much abused. 1t is a position that
should be filed by man of humani.
zone or having feelings for the proper
care and we'll being of the orphan
children. 1t needs also to be filed
by an honest occupant and one not
given to speculating upon the money
granted by the State for the support
of these schools. This kind of spec
ulation it is charged has heretofore
been done, at the expense of the
proper comfort and care of the or
phans. In this view we believe the
appointment of Mr.. Greer to be q
good one, as he is known to be pos
sessed of all the kindlisr feelings Of
our nature and a man not inclined to
enrich himself from soldiers orphans
funds. We therefore congratulate
him and all interested in the schools
upon his appointment.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
Partition Notice.

In re petition OF Henry w.
Watson and Sarah j. Watson o. c. No. 48,
for partition OF the real eS- June Term,
tate OF Thompson Lewis, decd 1851.
late OF Muddycreek, twp.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26

The Republican State Conven-
tion having recommended that plan
for district nominations be adopted,
either BY the popular vote or conven.
tions, no doubt that question will
now assume the Importance it deser-
ves. We have suffered SO long under
the conferee system, that it would
seem the voters would rise as a unit
and demand the abolition of the svs-
tenn. The time has arrived when
this can be done without friction, the
apportionmeDt making new districts,
which will OF necessity have to adopt
some system.
We give our voice against the con.
feree plan, and suggest that commit.
tees be appointed as early as possible
to meet committees from the other
counties of the congressional and SEN
atorial districts, to formulate a plan.
to be submitted to the county COM
mittees for adoption or rejection
We have no pet plan to recommend.
our only desire being that one will
be adopted that will promote har.
mony in tie districts, and lead to
prompt nominations. We do not
want system that will enable a few
to proloDg nomination until dissat.
isfaction is engendered, as has been
the case frequently under the con.
feree reign. The nearer we can &c,
to the people the better, and il it is
thought wise to adept any plan for
convention of delegates, let the pop
ular vote be so connected with it,
that there will be as little chance as
possible for manipulations 10 the dis.
comfture of the voters. The less
politics" the system has in it the
better, in our Judgment, and it should
be SO framed that when o nomination
is made, it will reflect the popular
will as nearly as possible. This
done, and we can depend on getting
men who will represent us fairly, and
be satisfactory to the majority Of the
voters who help to make the nomi-
nations. But abolish the conferee
system.-Da,ly Neacs, Beaver Falls,
Aug 10.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
A. J. HUTCHINSON,
B. M. DUNCAN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26

FOR SUPREME JUDGE.
HENRY w. WILLIAMS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26

Personally appeared be-
fore me Henry w. Watson, who being duly
sworn, says that the above petition Is true and
correct to the best OF his knowledge and belief
HENRY WATSON.
L. =. WALKER, tsEALl
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26
BUTLER MARKETS.

sAxoNBuRG, Butler county. Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-26


the Southern States in reference to the
colored citizens, it would be contrary
to Republican principles not to ex.
press our detestation and our opposi-
ii On to the discrimination still prac-
ticed, because of color, against the
citizens when travelling on the public
highways of certain portions of the
South, and we earnestly appeal to
our sister States where such wrongs
exist and to the national government
to remedy this injustice.
RESOLVED, That this convention
recommends that in the nomination
of candidates for Congress and the
State Senate the nominations be
made either directly by the people
at the primary elections, or where
that is not practicable bS district
conventions, composed by delegates
elected by the people, representation
to be provided on fair and equitable
basis, but each election district to
have at least one delegate
The following resolution was adop-
ted, but was not made part of the
platform:
RESOLVED, That the Republican
party of Pennsylvania, in convention
assembled, extend to the Hon. VIM
f. Gladstone, Hon. Charles Stewart
Parnell and their associates its pro-
found sympathy and hearty concur
renee in their great and earnest efforts
to secure to the people of Ireland in-
dependence and liberty of action for
themselve! in political affairs and
their struggle to secure free govern
ment, and we bid them cheerful God
speed in this great work for human
ity.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-18
September Excursion

To California via the Missouri Pacific fort
Scott route will leave Wichita at 9:S5 a. IN. /,
Wednesday, September 81 and Is. Sixty
dollars for the round trip. Tickets good six
months with privilege of stopping off at any
point enroute or returning. This is the only
line going via the southern route and allow
ing excursionists to return via Ogden, Salt
Lake and the Denver & Ri) Grande(the great
scenic route without extra charge Passen-
Rers can also return via Portland upon an
additional payment of $3.50 for berths in
Pullman or family sleepers. For further In
formation apply to N. c. Keeran, passenger
agent, 1877 n. Main. o5u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-18

To all who may favor us with their pat
ronage. We promise to show you good
goods and at prices equal to any house in
Kansas. Call at once if you want a bargain
in cur line. We are carrying very large
stock and propose to sell them at once. Re-
member the place. Kelly & Dunbar. No.
.SS End 235, n. Main. 1043t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-18

Kelly & Dunbar, No. 2S3 and 235 North
Main street, have a fine selection of new
carriages, surry buggies and phaetons at
their repository; still they do not claim to
have sold more than any ten houses in the
state nor do they claim to be giving their
goods away. Yet they do claim to
sell first class goods at prices to suit the
times Call and see them and be convinced
o. the truth of what they say 104-3t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-18
Bargains In Real Estate.

fine AGRICULTURAL and stock farm, three ami ore
half miles from city. about rs acres broke, quar-
section fenced for pature, plenty OF water and
small house.
Also 200 lots In city finely located and In good
neighborhood. Special terms to those wtshfnx
make homes.
Also suburban property. For further particulars
zee Chris T. Poarce, agent for VIM. 9reinenstefn. q
city ofjcas M